The Charlotte Hornets are signing Elfrid Payton to a 10 Day contract. The Hornets need some depth at the position due to injuries and after trading Vasilije Micic to the Phoenix Suns at the trade deadline.
Payton previously played for the New Orleans Pelicans this season. In seven games, the veteran point guard averaged 6.7 points and 6.9 assists in 20.5 minutes per game.
The Hornets are without LaMelo Ball, as he recovers from a sprained ankle. Tre Mann is also out due to a long-term back injury. With Micic traded, the only healthy point guard on the roster before the Payton addition was rookie two-way player K.J. Simpson.